TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains triggering content and talks about suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. September is Suicide Awareness Month. With classes starting in full swing, Humber students and faculty are taking some time to take care of themselves. Humber offers counseling services and 24/7 community support for anyone... Read more
Local gardening centre uses grant to support pollinator insect population
EnvironmentEtobicokeHealthNews Sep 28, 2023
Months after receiving a grant from the city of Toronto in April, this local environmental association is showing results in their community garden. Their goal is to increase the number of habitats for these insects to contribute to more genetic diversity among different breeds of plants. Not only bees,... Read more
Every type of food in the fridge or pantry is labelled with best-before dates. However, not all foods turn bad once that date has passed. Best-before dates tend to be read as expiration dates, and this sometimes leads to food waste. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that best-before... Read more
Food waste is bound to happen. Egg shells, coffee grounds, vegetable scraps and tea bags are not edible. However, many people are throwing away food that can be eaten or stored, which has become an environmental issue. According to the United Nations, food waste contributes to at least 10... Read more
Podcast: Movember, November – Raising awareness for men’s health
Business & TechCanadaCultureHealthLifestyleLifestyleNewsTorontoToronto Dec 12, 2021
Every November, men grow moustaches and sport them all month long. That’s because those who participate raise money for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health for the Movember foundation. According to the Movember website, one in nine Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.... Read more
Brampton’s ‘Let’s Talk Diabetes’ virtual information session explored the connections between mental health and diabetes diagnoses last month. The information session featured Gwen Simms, a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator with Central Brampton Family Health Team, and Marie Ramsey, a registered kinesiologist and a diabetes educator, who works... Read more
World gathers at COP26 to mitigate climate crisis
CanadaEnvironmentHealthInternationalNewsPolitics Nov 5, 2021
Representatives of almost 200 countries have gathered in Scotland for the 26th United Nation Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26). Embed from Getty Images The main goal of the summit is to secure global net zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century and not let temperatures increase by more than... Read more
By Saloni Bhugra Residents at a Chartwell retirement home say they are receiving bad treatment and subpar food even after writing letters to the officials. Samantha, an 82-year-old resident at a Chartwell home who asked to use a pseudonym, wrote in an email to Skedline that she was asked... Read more
Thanksgiving dinner is over, and indulging in delicious foods and desserts has left many Canadians looking for ways to reset their eating habits and maybe drop a few pounds. The current weight loss trends have detoxing and intermittent fasting at the top of the list. Are either of these... Read more
